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Much like Faeries themselves, the new book Faeryland: The Secret World of the Hidden Ones exists in a liminal space. Not just for kids, yet reminiscent of a classic children's picture book, this book unites charming design with detailed fairy lore. Beautiful illustrations and fun features like envelopes full of hidden treasures appeal to those with a love of enchantment. (The format is reminiscent of the Ology books)
Written by the incomparable historian and folklorist, John Matthews and featuring illustrations by surrealist artist Matt Dangler, the book revives traditional fairy facts and lore for a new audience.
Dangler's illustrations are both beautiful and slightly creepy, perfect for fairydom. Fairies from all over the world are represented in this book and the reader is gifted with little bonuses such as recipes for cakes and ointments, fairy spells and replica photographs from the Victorian Era. (I made you a Vine video!)
While die hard fairy scholars may not find much new in the way of fairy information here, they'll still want to add this book to their collection. And for those new to fairy watching they won't find a better book to start with. John Matthews has done a thorough job of touching on all facets of fairydom in this book, and Matt Dangler's illustrations are sure to become new favorites amongst fans.
Head on over to Amazon for a copy.
